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* {{wp|Robot Chicken}} has done two sketches spoofing Pokémon. | * {{wp|Robot Chicken}} has done two sketches spoofing Pokémon. | ||
* {{wp|Hayate the Combat Butler}} features references to numerous anime and manga series, including Pokémon. Pikachu has made background cameos, the pet tiger has referenced Pikachu when assuming himself to be the mascot character and in one episode the cast travel on a plane based on ANA Flights. | * {{wp|Hayate the Combat Butler}} features references to numerous anime and manga series, including Pokémon. Pikachu has made background cameos, the pet tiger has referenced Pikachu when assuming himself to be the mascot character and in one episode the cast travel on a plane based on ANA Flights. | ||
* {{wp|The Simpsons}} has referenced | * {{wp|The Simpsons}} has an episode called "Pokey Mom". Pokémon was also referenced in an episode in which the family is watching an episode of {{wp|Kids Say the Darndest Things}}.<br> | ||
:Cosby: What do you like to play? | :Cosby: What do you like to play? | ||
:Child: Pok-ee-mon! | :Child: Pok-ee-mon! | ||
Revision as of 14:25, 26 May 2008
The peak of Pokémon's popularity has left its mark on popular culture. Due to its prominence as the mascot of the franchise, these references frequently feature Pikachu in some form.
- The South Park episode Chinpokomon parodies Pokémon and fad culture in general. The line of toys have additionally made cameos in many subsequent episodes.
- Ling-Ling, one of the main characters of Drawn Together is a direct spoof of Pikachu.
- Robot Chicken has done two sketches spoofing Pokémon.
- Hayate the Combat Butler features references to numerous anime and manga series, including Pokémon. Pikachu has made background cameos, the pet tiger has referenced Pikachu when assuming himself to be the mascot character and in one episode the cast travel on a plane based on ANA Flights.
- The Simpsons has an episode called "Pokey Mom". Pokémon was also referenced in an episode in which the family is watching an episode of Kids Say the Darndest Things.
- Cosby: What do you like to play?
- Child: Pok-ee-mon!
- Cosby: Pok-ee-mon?! With the Pok-ee and the mon and the thing where the guy comes out of the thing...
